FYSM 223 - Experiencing the Human Face

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

Analyzing the experience of the human face across ages and cultures offers a rich excuse for interdisciplinary work.. This course will look at the special place of the human face as a pattern in psychology (what makes a face attractive How and why do facial expressions convey emotions ), biology (Why do babies look cute Are there special places in the brain sensitive to "face" patterns Why did Charles Darwin write a whole book on facial expression ), anthropology (In what ways do facial expressions differ across cultures ), fine arts (How and why have western artists' depictions of faces changed so much over hundreds of years ), computer science (What must we know to get computers to recognize faces and facial expressions ), and the criminal justice system (To what extent can we trust eyewitness identification from "mugshots" and "lineups "). In addition to books and articles, students will be introduced to extensive data and demonstrations in the area available on the World Wide Web. 1.00 units, Seminar

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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